CMC Mobility Assessments & Evaluations 2

Question 1

During a home assessment, a CMC discovers that a client's bathroom doorway is 28 inches wide. What is the minimum ADA-recommended clear width for wheelchair passage?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

ADA guidelines recommend a minimum clear width of 36 inches for wheelchair-accessible doorways, though 32 inches is the absolute minimum in some residential contexts.

Question 2

When evaluating a client for a power wheelchair, which assessment tool is most appropriate for measuring upper extremity strength and control?

Accepted Answer

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

Answer

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) directly assesses muscle strength grades, which is essential for determining if a client can operate joystick or alternative drive controls.

Question 3

A client with ALS reports progressive upper limb weakness. Which drive control alternative should the CMC prioritize evaluating first?

Accepted Answer

Head array

Answer

Head array controls are often the first alternative considered for ALS clients because head and neck function is typically preserved longer than limb or oral motor function.

Question 4

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a seating simulation during a mobility assessment?

Accepted Answer

To trial positioning before equipment is ordered

Answer

Seating simulation allows the clinician to trial various positioning supports and configurations before finalizing an equipment order.

Question 5

A CMC is evaluating a client with spasticity. Which measurement is most critical to obtain before recommending a rigid seating system?

Accepted Answer

Passive range of motion (PROM)

Answer

Passive range of motion measurements determine whether a client can be accommodated in a rigid seat without causing pain or injury from fixed joint limitations.

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CMC Mobility Assessments & Evaluations 2